The City of Essex Junction is hiring for our Public Works Department. The Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician will operate various equipment and assist in general highway maintenance and construction work, focusing on operating basic to moderately complex trucks and equipment. Additionally, the Operator will perform a wide range of general labor work to maintain the City's water and sewer distribution systems, sidewalks, streets, buildings, and grounds.
KEY DUTIES (Overview)
Maintain City roads, sidewalks, crosswalks, and parking lots in winter: plow; remove snow using equipment; salt and sand all streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and cul-de-sacs
Perform a full range of basic road/sidewalk maintenance and construction work throughout the year, including grading, asphalt, and concrete work, excavation for infrastructure repair, basin and manhole repair, painting road markings, and installing signs
Perform various general labor work, including shoveling walks, mowing, brush cutting, operating a chainsaw, painting, general building maintenance, and general repairs
Mark out City-owned utilities as needed.
Installing and reading water meters, flushing fire hydrates, repairing breaks in water, sewer, and storm lines, collecting and disposing of refuse, and the like
Perform water line taps/hookups for City residents
Maintain and repair equipment, including trucks, sidewalk machines, movers, and changing plow blades.
Remove all graffiti, debris, and roadkill in the City right away.
Reset traffic signals.
Maintain documentation and accurate record keeping, including vehicle maintenance, fire flows, and sewer backups. Record all water breaks and curb stop ties
Set up and break down for special events, including traffic control
Maintaining positive working relationships with residents, vendors, and contractors.
Maintain trees in the City right away, which includes watering, pruning, and removal
Support with cross-departmental collaboration
Being on call for snow removal from November 1 to April 1
Qualifications
General knowledge and ability in vehicle maintenance
Basicmechanical skills
Knowledge of basic computer applications
Valid drivers license
Good driving record
Ability to work independently and on a team
Ability to live within 60 minutes of the City of Essex Junction
CDL preferred
PAY/WAGES
The pay range is up to $20.25, depending on experience.
BENEFITS (this Is Not a Comprehensive List Of Benefits)
3 weeks paid vacation to start
14 paid holidays
18 sick days per year
Retirement benefits include VMERS C or VMERS DC and the ability to contribute to a 457 or ROTH
Generous health insurance benefit in which the City pays 97% of the premium for medical and 100% employer paid for dental and vision
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Comp time and OT available
Short-term disability and life insurance
Uniform allowance of $675 per year
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